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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

AS ANOTHER striking instance of
honest work and reform methods in
the public service, it is worthy Of
mention that for the first time in the
history of the Pension Office, the Board
of Appeals is up with its business
having during this year disposed of
four thousand cases. Last years
edition Of the Pension lave, which
can be procured by application, gives
full and practical information Of the
present acts. The Mexican veter-
ans have waited 30 long for recogni-
ton OF their services that the Com
missioner, with the view Of rapidly
disposing of their cases, has placed
and extra force of clerks on the
work.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

A Teacher Replies TO ,Ir. Squires.
Editor argus Il notice an article
in the Journal of last week from the
county superintendent in which you
are brought TO task for certain crit
icisms On the recent teachers exam.
ination in this county. From said
article | fail to see that the stand ard
of education is being raised, if we
are to judge by the make up of the
article. l looked over the article, be-
lieving that, coming from the head
of the free schools OF the county, it
would be penned in choice and correct
language. was disappointed. NY
grammar teaches me that almost any,
is far from classical, to say the least.
Then what are we to understand
by such bombastic ebullition as this
The superintendent speaks of the ed.
itor of the ARGUS rs one who lacks
the experience and knowledge which
a man who so boldly criticises us
should first possess Great Ceaser
Isn't that smelling just little of
egetism2 How much experience and
knowledge, pray, should man pos
sess before he should make so bold
as to criticise the worthy Board of
Examiners, and would it not be in
much better taste to let some 'other
fellow make that assertion ?
Then follows an expression well
calculated to puzzle Messrs. Murray
Pinneo d Co., if the expression be
correct. The Superintendent says
that one Of the best educated men in
our county, who holds q professional
certificate granted him in Pennsylva-
MIA, said that the questions used
came nearest his ideal of q perfect
county examination he had ever vet
seem l will venture, Mr.. Editor,
that there is net mortal who, which,
what or that can dispose of the above
dilapidated sentence. Nay you cant
ind him, she, it or they, by calling
at almost any of the schools in the
county, and ifthe best educated man
in the county made use Of Il Q
above quoted expression, then the
standard Of education in the county,
at least so far as composition and
rhetoric are concerned, must be trail.
ing very low indeed.
Finally, would it not have been
much more becoming and crediLable
in high public officer, over his off
cial signature, to have defended the
course Of the Board Of Examiners in
a calm, dignifed manner, than to add
to his defense personal aspersions of
the person who offered criticisms on
that course? But / never was county
superintendent, and may have q much
more exalted opinion Of myself and
matters and things in general one of
these days when / am elevated TO
that position by my extensive con.
stituency. A TEACHER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
NILES.

Another Thanksgiving pass tine turkey,
Erie Teets had "A shooting match last
Saturday. and number OF our crack
shots participated.
Our School, David G.. Smith teacher.
began on the l4th. with an attendance OF
thirty eight
Grant Watson and his Iaother, from
near Masontown, were visiting friend y
here recently.
Madison White and family arc talkiug
OF Roiug TO Missouri to live.
Mis-. Ellen Harshbargor aud son George
were recently visiting friends at Bran
donville and vicinity.
REV. WeeEley will preach at No. 7
school house on the evening o. Nov 27.
James Shsyer's family has taken up
tom porary residence in tho Bill Garner
house in Mics. James Weaver hos
moved into the Bishop house, and Mrs.
Armstrong occupies that lately vacated
by Mrs. Brown, who has gone down bs-
tween Fairmont aud Morgantown to keen
boarding house on the new railroad,
Mrs. Catherine CoHner has closed t,
Frog heel here, and removed 10 @ alton.
Da|id s. Cobun ~ rebuilding aud 1T
ting up his mill. He and Mr. Harsi.bar
ger arc getting out limestone and each in
tends to burn a kiln during tho winter.
II these pioneers i'm the WORK are suc-
cessful, others will undoubtedly fellow
tbsir example.
Two years ago w. Scott Garner OBJ
tanned lot o. brown loghorns a % start
sd In to the cultivate hen fruit. He SANS
the birds have disappointed his egg-pec-
iaiions. and lac is going back 70 standard
Plymouth Rocks.
Merchant Thomas Jefferson Ruckle
hss about concluded to stay with us this
winter shd therefore tue "oponinR for
All snterpnsing young man" is not open.
George Wolfe has bought lot from
the old man Riley aud will build on it
this winter
Capt, Jack Frost, late boss in the late
quarry, hes ofnigratsd TO the Buckeye
State. Els family il still here.
Thomas Riley was on tho sick list last
week.
d. r. Conley has purchased saw mill
site near Cobun's mill, and we trust he
viii build on tat an early day.
John Sypolt claims 20 hayo the fastest
bound In Preston county. lie invites
any ono Who doubts this ~ bring on his
dogs and join issue, The Cheat hills
affords famous chances tor fast fox
chasos,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
attention, Teachers.

The first meeting of the Preston
County Teachers Reading Circle
will be held on Saturday, December
Sd, in the school-houscs at the fol-
lowing places:
Kingwood District - Kingwood
Portland-Terra Alta. Union-Au.
rora. Reno Fellowsville Lyon
Newburg. Valley -Masontown
Pleasant Chidester's. Grant
Bruceton Mills.
The teachers Gall of whom are ex-
pectCd to join the Circle as well as
those preparing to teach, and others
wishing to join, are requested to be
present and assist in the organiza-
ton. The committee suggests that
the following business. at least, be
attended to at the first meeting.
l. Election of president and secrc-
tary. 2 Arrangement of plan for
winters work, 3. Elections of
te'chers or leader in physiology for
the next meeting. 4. Election of
teachers or leaders in Pedagogy for
next meeting. S. Assignment OF
topics in the two branches. 6. Ar
rangement of time and place of next
meeting.
The teachers who have not yet pro-
cured copies of whites Pedagogy"
and Eclectic Guide to Health are
reqested to make remittance for same
to County Superintendent b. NJ.
Squires, Kingw9od, so the amount
may be received not later than Sat-
urday, December Sd. as books su(h
cient to supply the demand will at
that time be ordered, The price for
the above books arc: Pedagogy, 50
cents Eclectic Guide to Health, so
cents, by mail, So cents. 1t is of the
utmost Importance that oil teachers
procure these books, and we there
fore urge a prompt remittance.
BY order Of the
COMMITTEE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
En- 8rioF, And re The Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered liv-
er is misery. Indigestion is a Toe to good
nature,
The human digestive apparatus is one
of he most COMPLICATED and wonderful
things in existence. 1t IS easily put out
of order.
Greasy food, tough 6,oJ, sloppy f,od,
bad cookery, Incutal worry, late hours,
irregi lar habits. and many other things
which ought not t. be-. have made the
American people nation nr dyspeptics.
But Green's August Flower has done
wonderful work in returning this Sad
business and making the American pco-
plo 20 healthy that they can enjoy their
meals and he happy.
RemenbeG-No happiness without
health. Rut Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness To the dyspep-
tic. ASS your druggist fOi bottle. Sow
enty-tive cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

THE conflict of authority between
Secretary Lamar and Mr.. Sparks,
Commissioner Of the General Land
Office, has resulted, as was generally
anticipated. in the latter's resigna-
tion. 1t appears that these officials
rere in accord as regards the general
land policy of the Administration,
but that they differed radically as to
the proper construction of some OF
the railroad land grant acts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

THE Virginia contempt cases are
again before the United States SUI
preme Court for final adjudication
and it is announced that a decision
will be rendered on next Monday
week. Ex-senator Roscoe Conkling
appeared in behalf Of the State of
Virginia. but his argument was tame
and spiritless and did not touch on
the main point at issue the ques.
ton Of the reserved rights Of the
States under the Federal Constitution
1t is suspected that the famous New
Yorker was chary of placing himself
upon record in a manner that nigh,
initiate against his political ambition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

She taught a successful school at that
place last winter.
Samuel Liveugood WAS taken seriously
III ono day last week. but is soino better
at this writing.
Our merchant. Charles FOrman, swings
boy.
Miss Lilly Feather Is visiting at G.. A +,
Kell's this week.
Mrs. Zsr Kelly aud son Frank have
returned from an extended visit to Ohio.
Daniel Feather Is erecting a very fine
dwelling which will he completed in a
short time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
RENO DISTRICT.

The staging school at Uni.n IL pro-
crossing finely.
Misses Me,ty Lawrence aud Maggie
Murray, o. Tunnelton, were visiting
Miss Belle Jeflerys, Sunday week.
Miss Belle is attending school AT Grafton,
The protracted meeting il still in pro-
gress at Shay Chapel.
Henry Bolyard has purchased a find
buck-wagon.
NJ. M.Jerierys and family has returned
to Grafton where MIR. J. will take charge
OF tho National Cemetery.
Miss Ida Is. Seflerys has returned home
from Baltimore where she has been
visiting for the past few days.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

THE Democrats OF New York stood
on this plank in their platform OF
principles during the last state cam
paign: "The Democracy of New
York demand that Federal taxation
be straightway reduced by sum not
less than 100000. 600 a year" On
this platform the party won by nearly
10000. Further comment is unncc.
cssary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
OUR LOCAL NEWSLETTERS.
THE Ne WS FROM arr QUARTERS or
PRESTON COUNTY
RIGHTSVIIJE

Winter has surely struck this place.
Miss Effic left this morning for her
school, near Eglon.
Miss Flora King. of Valley Point,
is visiting at this place.
Miss Amanda Lenhart is the guest
OF Mrs. Gibson.
Prof. Martin, who is teaching at
Forcman's was in town on Saturday.
s. j. Cobun, who is teaching at
this place, has quite an interesting
school.
There was quite a sad accident
occurred here last week. While the
boys were playing ball. the bat few
out OF the strikers hlnds striking o
Snider on the head and rendering
him unconscious for few moments.
He is in a very critical condition at
present.
Mrs. j. A. Lenhart, of Valley
Point, was visiting friends in town
last week.
Mr., Frazee passed through town
on Thursday with q drove of horses.
Mrs. ID. ID. BishoG treated crowd
of young folks to play party. one
night last week.
1t has been decided that we are to
have Christmas tree here on Christ.
mas eve.
We understand that Rev. Apple.
gate will return to st. Joe to live.
Rev. Il. w. Chichester and wife
were here one day last week.
Rev. F. G. w. Ford, OF Morgan.
town, was visiting at Mrs. j. f.
Gibson's last week.
Clyde Crane thinks he will take
term OF music lessons.
The boys are repairing their sleighs
as the prospect is good for sleighiDg
snow soon.
Success to the ARGUS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
AN OFFICIAL Of the next House

An OFFICIAL Of the next House of
Representatives shows the political
complexion of that body, to be as
follows Democrats, 1853; Republi-
cans, l53, and Independents A. In
the Democratic caucus it will require
85 votes to nominate. at present no
contest is apparent except over the
Office OF door-keeper, though if there
should be a change in that position
geographical considerations would
probably lead to complete change
Of House officials. 1t is of course
conceded that Mr. Carlisle will be his
own successor without opposition in
his own party.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

AMONG other reasons assigned for
the defeat OF the Republicans in
New York this year, the JYorId as.
signs this very pertinent one: The
difficulty In getting out the Republi.
can vote, because the appeal that had
rallied them for twenty years was a
lie. That appeal was, that Republi-
can rule was needed TO preserve the
results Of the war and to guard the
business interests OF the country
Three years Of Democratic supremacy
have shown this to be a lie, and the
false appeal Is now reacting with re.
tributive justice upon the party that
uttered It. The voters see that all
the predictions Of evil have come to
naught and they refuse 10 be fright.
ened.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
ST. GEORGE ACADEMY.

winter Term Begins November ss
Prof Fuerchtegott Fisher has tn
ken charge Of the Music Department
and is prepared to give instructions
in instrumental OF vocal music. Prof
Fischer is just from Germany, where
be has been studying for four years
In the Conservatory at Leipzig. lie
is thus we'll prepared for tie work he
has undertaken.
Terms: Instrumental-slO for q
lessons; Vocal Yin Singing class -
81 for II lessons. All students OF
the Academy admitted to the Sing.
ing class free.
For further particulars inquire Of
II, p. MAEsIEo,
3 Principal
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

The probability that at present
the postal business Of the country
is on q paying basis. speaks volume
for The ability and economy Of the
reform administration which President
Cleveland Is giving the nation. For
many years past the deficiencies have
amounted to from eight To Gfteen
million dollars per annum. but for
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

AS New York goes, so goes the
country in 1888 was the battle cry
OF leading New York Republicans in
the recent campaign in that State.
New York has gone Democratic, and
so the country will go, and all agree
that Grover Cleveland will again be
the Democratic standard bearer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

II Is so seldom that We have the pleas
ure OF reading anything from this place
in tho ARGUS thought would send
2 few'items.
Our farmers arc preparing for winter.
Miss Esther Frankhousor commenced
hci schooi II Chldosters ou Monday last.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

ONO Republicans chose the lesser
OF two evils. Gov. Foraker, in the
event of his retirement to private life
threatened to write a book. So his
friends kept him in Office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

THERE are those who believe that
the ferocious futile, of Grand Army
OF Republic fame is fraudulently on
the Pension rolls. and an investiga-
ton of the matter is now In progress.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24

A LARGE portion Of the colored vo
tiers OF Iowa cast their ballots with
the Democrats this year. Tuttleism
may have had something to do with it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
Led ASIray.

t'FEPNANDIEA. Nassau Co. Fla
March %, 1880. 81 have usOA DR.. Sim
mons Liver Regulator and always found
10 to do %hut is claimed for it, The last
O'rttIe and " packages did me no cord
and were worse than nothing. see il
- not put up 10y j. II. XeiliD Il Co., and
Lot genuine. and a waste Of money to
buy 1t. l would be glad To get tho pure
and genuine. Send me some from hon
est hands (with red n and Zailin & Co. n
SIGNATURE an W-Hppor). The fictitious
stun sold vii iniure some one badly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-11-24
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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
Now Here's Another Trust.

PITTsBURe, PA, September c2.-A
mammoth salt company, tomposed OF
all the large salt msnuisc ulers 10 thu
United States. is about to DO formed.
II will be known 80 toe National Salt
Union and will he heidqu rIers for
the salt upply Of the whole country
Delegates from Ohio, Michigan and
New York met in this city within the
pest week and msde arrangements foI
q meeting, and another meeting W Il
De held soon for organization AID tie
election OF off ,ers. The object Of The
union 10 mutual pi ote ctlon FRd 10 sus.
tain prices, 10 as 10 be able 10 compeie
with foreign manufacturers. Tbs
company will be composed OF six y.
three companies In all-eleven In tbs
Pittehurg talt company, nine 10 New
York, thirty In Michigan and thirteen
Ia Ohio.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
"ROBORO."
Five Thousand Cases Cured without
Failure In a oingle Instance.

"A remedy for tHiILs and TEvER. |,
contains no Qutnine or mineral OF any kind,
but 10 composed Of harmless herbs, and Ia
perfect blood purifier. II can be admins
S o., to infant nth rn Ess's, Ipuny II l.
invisotates, braces and build, NJ the system
thousand has q single Chill after commence
ipg Its use. "koboro" Put up In pint bet
as.' and retailed At n.S per bottle. W.
bottles; and will guarantee that, II direo.
tons are followed, two bottles will promptly
cure any case Of Oh lis and Fever. only one
ooitlo II necessary for versions from eight b.
twelve, years Of ase. Ono bottle will cure
iynchburs, Va, Nov. Q, 1886 -Me,sr.
Lewis 4 Den net; -Four Of my children, DO.
tween the ages OF eve and ten years. 70.
yotheI with ny bro,hsr and sister, all Elk,
ing which time the usual remedy, Quinins,
was administered without beneficial esultA,
Amor hearing Of tho aopderml cures accou
rlished by your available romedy, 'hobo
TO-" tried y 10 any hmiy, and not one o.
menoipEis pse. | rossrd Il. without escep
ton, tho yery bost chill and lover remedy
that know AnJtbinS o. ss'psousalllyJ
OF inc nfn OF ueArd n hkco, lobnccOnlANi
ulonlAnd, PittSylvaniA county, Va, Ccto.
Der ~, lss6-Nessrl. Levi a BENEFITS
Nine Of my children has chile and feyer ai
the Same time. Tho usual remedy, auinine,
was administered without benefit. All OF
them were PROMPTLY. and sneotuslly cured By
the use Of "Rohorc" alone. Not one Of the
nine had q chill alter oommenolns It's uso.
Norwood, Nelson county, Va, october
~, lsS6.-Mesrs. LAWS n BENEFITS Several
Of my frlspls aud ] had severe cases oil
chills and foyer. We dispensed with the
usual remedie. and used nothing but
"koboro," which resulted In q thorough
cure In each case. You will ohliEe By for
wardine me case o. twenty;iolr bottles.
a. TO our reliability and responsibility We
refer BY permission 20 the following substAn.
tial business men OF Ly nehbgtg,. whore both
Of the Manufacturers ot "Hoboro" havl
resided for the last twelve years; ". ".
Manson, jr., Mayor OF Lynchhufr; .. N
Iyey, cashier Peoples National BtIsg A.
len W. Tallsy, cashier first V t.lo1t IRaki
Chas. W, Price, CommjasionW 3. snral
John i. Edwards, president lnltl $50.
citation.
II you cannot procure "Robo,s'' .,ut
drugGists, remit us t2-50 aud wevl or.
ward two ottlos 10 your nearest i,pa ~
LEWIS \ BENNETT,
Manufacturer. Lynehhurs, Va
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

ST. LOUIS, No., September - The
Ohio and Missirsipplrailrosd has some
new reduction each day to interest
the publIc. Their latest aetion is 3
cutting Of the already low rats to Bal.
tlmore and Washington aud return,
N IL the charge bat $50 25. cat Of
IS The Bee Lac has been an.
nouncsd as the object Of the attack,
yet this rate Injuries M o,her road but
the vAndslig ina. One II the novel
features Of the fyht u the ability OF
the scalper 10 send the passenger TO
Buffalo I 2 nothing and still make a
pr,ft This lie because tie round trip
rate 10 IS; the rate one way 10 SIS IS.
The cut rate Ia only issued at st.
Louir, full fare being demanded from
Bu1alo.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
Tine MONEY CRISIS.
Result OF The Manipulation Of the
Biggest Holders.
Anxtous 10 See such q striugency
Produced - Purchase or
bonds.

NEW York, September 22.-The
Times says; "a bank president who
has control Of millions OF money said
yesterday that be had just been re-
newing time loans at 8 and per cent
Tor four and Elk months and a year
He avered that the scsre which has
had such a grip on the financial and
commercial community is largely the
result of manipulation by tie biggest
money holdera, either ranged as specu.
lators on the bear side or anxious TO
see such a stringency produced as
will put up the rae for money higher
than otherwise they could hope.
Wall street clines very devotedly to
faith In the pressure, direct and indi-
rect, that cerisin moneyed interests
are trying to bring 10 bear upon the
adminlstra alton. The more liberia
policy demanded, they believe, will
result In sn tfficial offer to buy
per cents at fixed price, the convsn.
ing OF an extra session OF Congress or
the taking Of some other step where
by better times ehall be helped for.
ward. Ask any Of these expectant
ones the reason for this cheerful an.
ticipatiop, and in lieu OF any facts TO
support the idea the offered explana.
ton will be, '0h, it's in the stmos.
phere.'"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23
what theCtrcular did.

New YoRK, Sept. 22.-The publica,
ton OF Acting Secretary Thonpson's
circular in the daily papers had q
good effect among the men OF money
in Wall street. An air Of confidence
hrng around the busy mart. One Of
the junior partners Of Harvey Fisk &
Sons said: "Pve Just cone in from
the room, land must say that the
circular has had a good feet already
there. Fourteen millionA Of dollars
lie good deal Of money II we get It
here by the Ssh Of October. A good
deal depends on how much If the
bonds spoken Of the government will
get at their figures. Some of them are
quoted higher in the room this
morning than the secretary's efier
The 4 per cents. for which the gov.
eminent cfers 81 25, are selling In
the street at 81 2bb at this very hour.
The market Is better"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-23

Mr.. Green Lishawa, who has been
auditor Of the road since July, 1855
testifiss that wsen Ives and S.syner
we're here, that before the annual
meeting Ives asked him to change the
annual report, which was then In type.
Hem sde the change as requested, but
he was not o. ksd to change his books
to correspond with the reports. The
books do not correspond with the
report In the particulars involved,
which were real estate ard equipment
the stock account and The c1sh &C.
count. Mr.. Waite had an argument
with Ives about the real eststs and
equipment, Mr.. Wsiie copc'u led that
nothing should appear In that sccosnt
that WIS not paid for. Mr.. Ives
thought otherwise, eaid the witness.
and ordered me to make the change
in my repcri and In Mr.. Wales. Mr.
Ives ordered me also to change the
preferred stock from s. 100000 to 49,.
10000, saying that he hsu isued this
additional 81, 10000. Mr.. Waite wac
not present when this stock change
was ordered. L al O changed the c sh
account to sht W an additional amount
Ct cash on hand OF $2,750O0O, the
amount OF D. preferred stock.